Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist
The Hindu
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Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30.
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